August 24, 2007

Pushto TV programmes change criticised

SWABI, Aug 23: A protest demonstration was held here on Thursday against the alleged stoppage of broadcast of Pushto programmes by the Pakistan Television, Peshawar centre. The protesters gathered at

Media watchdog condemns attack on Pakistani journalist

Islamabad – The international media protection group Reporters Without Borders on Friday condemned the kidnapping and beating of a Pakistani journalist by alleged intelligence operatives for his coverage of a

Taliban’s ban on music again

THE local Taliban’s disdain for music – or any form of recreation for that matter – was shown on Monday when they banned music in Zargari and other areas near

Rape victim escapes from abductors

KARACHI, Aug 23: A 19-year-old girl, abducted from Karachi nine months ago and taken to Dera Ghazi Khan, managed to escape from captivity during which she was allegedly raped by

Police violating provisions of women’s law

PESHAWAR, Aug 23: Police have been violating the provisions of the Protection of Women Act and have recently arrested women accused in different cases of adultery. It has been learnt

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